README.md

Ken | Full-Stack Developer Portfolio

A premium, responsive, and highly customizable personal portfolio website. Built with precision using vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, this project showcases a modern aesthetic with advanced dynamic integrations.

Live Demo

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Technical Highlights

• Premium UI/UX: Features a vibrant design system using Indigo, Sky, and Violet palettes. Includes advanced glassmorphism effects, smooth micro-animations, and custom-tuned transitions.
• Floating Navigation: A custom-engineered floating pill navigation system that remains responsive across all screen sizes.
• Intelligent GitHub Integration:
  • Real-time fetching of repository data via GitHub API.
  • Automatic filtering to exclude forks/clones and specific meta-repositories.
  • Smart sorting by latest pushed activity to prioritize current work.
• SEO & Performance: Optimized with descriptive meta tags, semantic HTML5 structure, and minimal external dependencies for lightning-fast load times.
• Technical Notes: A curated section highlighting deep technical expertise in Networking, Backend Service Architecture, and System Design.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

This project is built with zero dependencies. You only need a modern web browser and a text editor.

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourdudeken/yourdudeken.github.io.git

2. Configure your identity: Update your details in index.html including name, bio, and technical expertise.

3. Set your GitHub profile: In scripts/main.js, update the username in the configuration object:

   const CONFIG = {
     github: {
       username: "yourdudeken"
     }
   }

4. Deployment: Push your changes to the main branch. A GitHub Action will automatically:

   • Deploy the build to the gh-pages branch.

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GitHub Pages Setup

Since we now use an automated build process:

1. Go to Your Repo Settings > Pages.
2. Under Build and deployment > Branch, select gh-pages and / (root).
3. Save.

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Architecture and File Structure

yourdudeken.github.io/
├── index.html              # Core structure and SEO metadata
├── styles/
│   └── main.css            # Custom CSS3 theme with glassmorphism logic
├── scripts/
│   └── main.js             # JavaScript Engine (GitHub API, UI logic, animations)
├── assets/
│   └── ken-photo.jpeg      # Profile assets
└── README.md               # Documentation

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Technical Stack

• HTML5: Semantic document structure.
• CSS3: Advanced layouts (Grid/Flexbox) and theme variables.
• Vanilla JavaScript: Dynamic project rendering and intersection observers for animations.

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Contact and Interaction

I am always open to discussing new technical challenges and collaborative opportunities.

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